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Speaking in a recent interview with Retro Gamer, the Sonic Team VP commented that he wants to develop a Sonic Adventure remake and fix the original’s “rough edges”. After 20 years since it initially launched on the Sega Dreamcast, as the first 3D iteration in the Sonic series, Takashi Iizuka believes a remake could finish what he started two decades ago. While an HD port released in 2010 for the game, it was met with criticism for the half-hearted re-release. For many fans, a proper Sonic Adventure remake would require refining the controls, camera, and graphics using modern technology, which is exactly what Iizuka hopes to pursue. Iizuka highlighted that it was “the first highspeed 3D action game that also featured a scenario highlighted with six different stories, the A-life Chao, six unique styles of gameplay”. In the time since, the legacy of Sonic Adventure remains intact as a “unique game offering even 20 years after … [Read more...] about Sonic Team VP Wants To Remake Sonic Adventure

report this adBack when it originally released in 1998 for the Sega Dreamcast, Sonic Adventure was a critically-acclaimed hit, and considered by many to be the console’s killer app. Then an HD port was released in 2010 that marred the platformer’s reputation, with many critics stating that the game simply hadn’t aged well. As it turns out, Team Sonic lead and Sonic Adventure director Takashi Iizuka agrees with that sentiment, and has a desire to remake the game to address its lingering issues. In a recent interview, Iizuka called Sonic Adventure a “unique game,” even 20 years after its initial launch. He pointed out how Sonic Adventure featured six different stories, six different gameplay styles, and the A-life Chao raising system, whereas most games don’t have quite as much variety with their content. Presumably, if Iizuka were to remake Sonic Adventure, all of these features would remain intact, but perhaps some work would … [Read more...] about Sonic Team Head Wants to Remake Sonic Adventure

Celebrated game designer Yuji Naka has joined Square Enix, and will be returning to the frontlines of game development. Naka broke the news on Twitter this morning, and revealed he's striving to develop an "enjoyable" game -- although it's not clear what sort of project he's working on. The veteran developer rose to prominence during the '90s, and led the Sonic Team at Sega after helping establish the franchise by programming the original Sonic the Hedgehog on Sega Genesis. He spent around two decades at Sega, working on a whole host of Sonic titles including Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic & Knuckles, before eventually stepping down in 2006 to form his own independent studio, Prope. Prope's debut titles, Let's Tap and Let's Catch, launched on the Wii and were published by Sega. The studio went on to develop for a whole host of platforms including the Nintendo DS, 3DS, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360, iOS, and even the oft … [Read more...] about Sonic co-creator Yuji Naka has joined Square Enix

The Sonic the Hedgehog series is one of the most well-loved and most well-known franchises in all of gaming. It’s why Yuji Naka, the former lead programmer on Sonic and the former head of developer Sonic Team, is one of the most highly respected people in the industry. It’s also why so many fans are excited about the famed developer’s new gig. In a tweet published to his official Twitter account earlier today, Yuji Naka confirmed that he has joined Final Fantasy publisher Square Enix. His work at the company began this month and once again will involve game development. Naka “[strives] to develop games at Square Enix,” explains the tweet, and the developer also adds that “I aim to develop an enjoyable game.” The developer also tells fans to “look forward to it.” At this point, it’s not yet known exactly what Naka is working on. Though, by the language in the tweet, it sounds as though Naka will be developing an all-new … [Read more...] about Sonic Creator Yuji Naka Joins Square Enix

Sonic the Hedgehog was the first video game character featured as a balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 1993, arguably at the height of the Sega mascot’s popularity, the Sonic balloon soared above New York City until it neared Columbus Circle at the Southwest corner of Central Park. There it struck a light pole. The balloon ruptured and deflated, causing minor injuries to a child and an off-duty police officer standing below. The next year, the balloon reappeared, repaired and ready to fly once more. It successfully completed the parade’s route and Katie Couric noted on NBC’s live coverage of the event that she and co-host Willard Scott were happy to see Sonic doing well after running into some turbulence the year prior. In 1995, the year Sega released its Sega Saturn console in North America, the balloon struck another light pole. Then in 1997, the balloon hit a third light pole and deflated once again. The parade retired the balloon, keeping it … [Read more...] about Sonic the Hedgehog’s long, great, rocky history